asked the Minister for External Affairs if he will state the cost of officially provided Christmas cards and greetings sent by him in 1969; if the postage was provided free by his Department; if so, the cost in each case; if he will give an estimate of the cost of cards on order for this year under each heading; and if the cards will be sent free.
Ceisteanna-Questions. Oral Answers. - Official Christmas Cards.
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The cost of the Christmas greeting cards sent by the Minister for External Affairs in 1969 was £145. The cost of all official mail including Christmas greeting cards is borne on the Department's Vote. A record is not kept of the postage on individual items. The cost of Christmas greeting cards in the current year is estimated at £210. The usual practice in respect of postage will be continued. As in previous years practically all these cards will be sent to persons outside Ireland.